Achieving the First Time Printer Setup

1. For the first time printer setup, unpack the HP Deskjet 1013 printer setup (123.hp.com/setup) out of its packaging
2. Check the package list and if you have received all items in the list
3. You also have to remove the tape around the scanner by raising its lid
4. During unpacking also remove the tape from the cleanout area and ink cartridge access area
5. Remove the ink cartridges and replace them
6. Extend the paper tray door and push it forward – after removing the tape
7. Plug printer into a power source
8. Turn it on
9. Set Preferences
10. Configure the HP Deskjet 1013 printer setup
    • On the printer’s control panel: Press the down arrow
    • Select the language
    • Again press the down arrow to Set Country/Region
    • Press Ok
11. To load the paper:
    • Pull out the paper tray and the extender
    • Adjust the slider width guides to their outermost positions
    • Load the paper and align it
    • Push the paper tray forward till it clicks into place
12. To load ink cartridges:
    • Raise the cartridge access door and lock into place
    • The carriage slides into accessible position
    • Let the carriage be idle and silent for sometime
    • Then, continue to the HP Deskjet 1013 printer setup
    • Remove the ink cartridges out of their packaging
    • Lift the ink cartridge slot
    • Press both the cartridges into their places – till you hear a snap
    • Close the lid
13. The control panel also displays instructions to align the cartridges for user convenience
14. The printer automatically recognizes the ink cartridges and their alignment patterns
15. Accordingly, an alignment page is printed